"Ayin, you drew number nine. I'm so jealous of you," Shen Ziying cooed as she tried to get close to Wen Yin, but Wen Yin pushed her away by pressing her index finger on Shen Ziying's forehead.
"Ah... Ayin, you clearly know I drew number one and you don't even comfort me," Shen Ziying said. Seeing Wen Yin's instinctive avoidance, she felt a bit unhappy inside, but still maintained her coquettish look on the surface.
"Do your best and keep a calm mind."
Shen Ziying's coquetry didn't work on Wen Yin at all. Wen Yin just spoke calmly and comforted her.
"Okay, I'll reluctantly accept Ayin's comfort," Shen Ziying pouted and complained.
Just as Wen Yin was about to speak, out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a familiar figure. Shen Ziying beside her happily waved at that person.
"Zhizhi! I'm here!"
The two of them had just arrived at the fashion show and hadn't had time to go backstage to prepare. Shen Ziying's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for Wen Zhi to notice them.
Wen Zhi was wearing a cream - colored evening dress today. With the help of the stylist, she had her hair done in a princess style. The delicate and dainty earrings were very eye - catching. They were the new products of a well - known brand this season. She really looked like a little princess.
"Teacher Wen? Why are you here too? What a coincidence," Wen Zhi stopped in front of them and feigned surprise when her eyes fell on Wen Yin.
Shen Ziying affectionately hooked her arm through Wen Zhi's, looking like good girlfriends. She blinked her big eyes and innocently and a bit blankly asked, "So you two know each other. That's great. I don't have to introduce you."
The two of them were playing their parts so well that it really seemed like an accidental encounter.
Wen Yin nodded, with an unfathomable smile on her face. "Yes, what a coincidence, Teacher Wen."
Seeing that Wen Yin wasn't as shocked as they had expected, Shen Ziying and Wen Zhi exchanged glances.
Wen Yin sipped her champagne calmly, taking in their interaction.
"But sister, why are you here? You didn't even tell me in advance," Wen Zhi said considerately. "If I had known you were coming to this show, I would have asked someone to prepare an extra evening dress. I definitely wouldn't have let you show up dressed like this."
At this moment, Wen Zhi was alone without Xiao Mo and the other two following her. All her sarcasm came out at once.
It seemed as if she wanted to repay all the humiliation she had suffered during the live - broadcast to Wen Yin.
Although she looked concerned on the surface, every word was demeaning Wen Yin.
"Sister?" Shen Ziying pretended to be confused. She looked at Wen Zhi and then at Wen Yin. "Zhizhi, is this the sister you mentioned to me before? It's Wen Yin!"
Wen Yin lifted her eyelids. Her black eyes were as calm as a clear pond. She quietly looked at the two in front of her and didn't refute Wen Zhi's sarcasm.
"Then I have to get to know you formally," Shen Ziying's eyes finally fell on Wen Yin, and she reached out her hand.
"Hello, I'm Zhizhi's best friend. Nice to meet you for the first time. Please take care of me..." Shen Ziying looked up at Wen Yin. Her innocent eyes suddenly became a bit hard to read.
She dragged out the last word and said lightly, "Zhizhi's hick sister."
Wen Zhi couldn't seem to hold back and burst out laughing. She didn't refute Shen Ziying's words and playfully hit her.
The two of them were grinning, as if they had said it on purpose.
Wen Yin's slender fingertips rubbed the stem of the champagne glass. When she looked up again, there was a hint of sadness on her face.
"How could you two do this?"
Shen Ziying was grinning. Her malicious nature was fully exposed. "Sorry, I have to go and prepare now."
After saying that, she even pretended to bump into Wen Yin, then hooked her arm through Wen Zhi's and walked arrogantly towards the backstage.
Wen Yin steadied herself and let out a soft laugh. The last trace of sadness on her face disappeared without a trace. Her calm black eyes drooped slightly, hiding the rest of her emotions.
"Wen Yin?"
Just as Wen Yin was about to go backstage, someone called her.
She turned around and saw Qian Shuzhi standing in front of her, looking at her with a complicated expression.
Qian Shuzhi had seen Wen Yin as soon as she arrived at the fashion show. She saw Wen Zhi and another strange woman standing in front of Wen Yin, not knowing what they were saying.
Wen Yin seemed a bit sad and her mood looked very low.
Qian Shuzhi suppressed the joy in her heart and stepped forward to inquire.
She had managed to get in by borrowing her benefactor's invitation letter. Qian Shuzhi thought Wen Yin was the same.
"Are you here to be a model?" Qian Shuzhi asked kindly, but the joy she couldn't hide in her eyes betrayed her thoughts.
After all, it was common for celebrities to guest - star in well - known brand shows. Although Wen Yin had the same surname as Wen Zhi, she didn't have as deep a background as Wen Zhi. Otherwise, she wouldn't still be a no - name actress.
Ever since Qian Shuzhi saw Wen Yin, she had automatically assumed that Wen Yin was here to be a model.
Looking at Wen Yin's plain outfit, Qian Shuzhi lifted her head even higher. After all, the high - end custom - made dress she was wearing was of a much higher class than Wen Yin's!
As if thinking of something, Qian Shuzhi's eyes became a bit deep.
Could it be that Shao Yinan liked Wen Yin's plain style?
Qian Shuzhi's thoughts were all written on her face. Wen Yin saw them all clearly, because Qian Shuzhi's look of sizing her up was too obvious.
Wen Yin glanced at her.
She could tell at a glance that the high - end custom - made dress Qian Shuzhi was wearing was from a few seasons ago. Qian Shuzhi probably thought she was a person who didn't know the value and came here to show off.
Wen Yin smiled softly. For the time being, she didn't want too many people to know her identity as a designer.
"Yes, I was dragged here by a friend to guest - star as a model. What about you, Teacher Qian?" Wen Yin asked casually, just wanting to get rid of Qian Shuzhi quickly.
"Me? I'm here as an invited guest," Qian Shuzhi said with a smile, but secretly she was venting all the anger from the live - broadcast the other day on Wen Yin.
Wen Yin smiled, found an excuse and left. As she left, out of the corner of her eye, she met a pair of familiar black eyes. When she looked again, the person was gone.
She wasn't in the mood to play the palace intrigue drama with Qian Shuzhi here.
The company had prepared separate rooms for each designer, which showed how much they attached importance to this small fashion show.
The lights in the whole venue gradually dimmed, and only small beams of light shone on the stage.
The model of Shen Ziying's design, wearing a white dress, slowly walked out from behind the curtain. The necklace around her neck was shining brightly. The silver light shone just right on the two deer antlers, making people unable to take their eyes off it at first sight.
Almost everyone in the venue immediately understood the theme.
Wen Yin was backstage, looking calmly at the necklace around the model's neck. A flicker of something obscure flashed in her beautiful eyes.
Shen Ziying and Wen Zhi stood shoulder to shoulder, expecting to see Wen Yin in a panic.
After all, it was impossible to create a new work in such a short time.
As if feeling their gazes, Wen Yin met their eyes.
Her raised beautiful eyes were still as calm as ever, which made people feel inexplicably flustered.